Mogens and Other Stories is a worthwhile read if you wish to ponder esoteric renderings of the truth and beauty lurking beneath the dark night of the soul.
The young poet corresponds with the master writer Rainer Maria Rilke to get advice; he wants Rilke to comment upon his work. Instead of critiquing the young poet’s work, Rilke dodges his request. Write what you know, he tells the young poet.
